5-Day Midrange Kenya Safari Tour – From Giant Tuskers to Big Cat Territory
From the legendary hunting grounds of the Masai Mara to the pink flamingo shores of Lake Nakuru and the elephant kingdom of Amboseli, this 5-day journey connects you with Kenya’s most iconic parks, each with its own rhythm, story, and heartbeat.
This is where roaring lions, giant tuskers, shimmering lakes, and the snow-draped crown of Kilimanjaro become part of an adventure you’ll never forget.
Travel in comfort aboard a 4×4 pop-up roof Land Cruiser, stay in handpicked midrange lodges, and enjoy breathtaking moments drawn straight from Africa’s wild soul.
Tour Highlights
Epic game drives in the world-famous Masai Mara, home of the Big Cats
Flamingos, rhinos, and magical lakeside views at Lake Nakuru National Park
Close-up elephant encounters in Amboseli, beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro
Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes & volcanic escarpments
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with professional Benuki Safaris driver-guide
Endless storytelling, cultural insights, and wilderness moments
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi ➜ Masai Mara National Reserve
Leave Nairobi as the dawn paints the sky gold, descending into the sweeping escarpments of the Great Rift Valley.
By early afternoon, the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara welcome you, a kingdom of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and wandering herds.
After lunch at your midrange lodge or tented camp, your first game drive begins.
The air smells of wild sage, birds call from acacia trees, and predators begin to stir.
As the sun sets, return for dinner under the stars, the perfect start to your safari.
Nairobi ➜ Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, you dive deep into one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness ecosystems.
Lions lounge in golden grass, elephants cross the plains in quiet processions, and if you visit between July and October, the Great Migration rumbles across the savannah.
Break for a picnic lunch along the Mara River, where hippos grunt in the water and crocodiles sun themselves on the banks.
Optional Add-On:
Hot Air Balloon Safari, drift above the plains at sunrise and toast the morning with champagne.
Return to camp for a fire-lit dinner and stories of the wild.
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara ➜ Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, exit the Mara and drive through highland farmlands toward the Rift Valley floor.
Lake Nakuru — shimmering, serene, and home to endangered rhinos — awaits.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot:
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White rhinos grazing calmly in the grass
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Elusive tree-climbing lions
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Flamingos lining the alkaline shores
Dinner and overnight at your midrange Naivasha/Nakuru lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru ➜ Amboseli National Park
Journey south through Maasai country toward Amboseli — Kenya’s elephant paradise.
As you arrive, the colossal silhouette of Mt. Kilimanjaro rises ahead.
Your evening game drive reveals:
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Massive elephant families
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Wildebeest and zebras dusting themselves in red earth
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Predators stalking quietly in the grass
Dinner at your Amboseli midrange lodge with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 5
Amboseli ➜ Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
One last sunrise paints the mountain pink as you enjoy breakfast.
Then, take a final short game drive while elephants graze in the morning light.
Afterward, begin the journey back to Nairobi.
Drop-off at:
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Your Nairobi hotel
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JKIA airport
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Or upon request
Your adventure ends — but the landscapes, the animals, and the spirit of Kenya travel home with you.
Accommodation
No Accomodations ( End of the Tour )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
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| January - June | $2,816 | $1,826 | $1,677 | $1,466 | $1,449 | $1,346 |
| July - October | $3,508 | $2,375 | $2,274 | $2,016 | $2,027 | $1,896 |
| November - December 20th | $3013 | $2,033 | $1,881 | $1,674 | $1,654 | $1,554 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $3,397 | $2,326 | $2,204 | $2,967 | $2,965 | $2,847 |
Tour Van rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $2,414 | $1,624 | $1,543 | $1,366 | $1,368 | $1,279 |
| July - October | $3,105 | $2,174 | $2,139 | $1,915 | $1,946 | $1,829 |
| November - December 20th | $2,611 | $1,832 | $1,746 | $1,573 | $1,574 | $1,487 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $2,995 | $2,125 | $2,070 | $1,866 | $1,885 | $1,780 |
